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Thomas Campion


The second Booke of Ayres

1613

XI.


1   Sweet exclude mee not, nor be divided
    From him that ere long must bed thee :
All thy maiden doubts Law hath decided ;
    Sure wee are, and I must wed thee.
    Presume then yet a little more,
        Here's the way, barre not the dore.

2   Tenants to fulfill their Land-lords pleasure
    Pay their rent before the quarter :
'Tis my case, if you it rightly measure,
    Put mee not then off with laughter.
    Consider then a little more,
        Here's the way to all my store.

3   Why were dores in loues despight deuised ?
    Are not Lawes enough restrayning ?
Women are most apt to be surprised
    Sleeping, or sleepe wisely fayning.
    Then grace me yet a little more,
        Here's the way, barre not the dore.

 

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